Dementia is a leading cause of morbidity and death in the UK. Diagnostic criteria exist for the different aetiologies and…
Delirium in older adults
Delirium is a serious and common syndrome characterized by acute deterioration of mental status. Patients show attentional deficits and commonly…
How to Avoid a Surprise Bill for Your Coronavirus Test
Get tested at a public facility. Question what services are being provided. And know your rights under federal law.
When It Comes to Living With Uncertainty, Michael J. Fox Is a Pro
In his fourth memoir, “No Time Like the Future,” the actor and activist opens up about his newfound, uniquely upbeat…
When Medicare Choices Get ‘Pretty Crazy,’ Many Seniors Avert Their Eyes
A new study shows that more than half of enrollees don’t review or compare their coverage options annually.
Teacher quality scores change depending on students, school
School districts across the U.S. are increasingly using student test scores to rate the effectiveness of teachers, but a new…
Once-discounted binding mechanism may be key to targeting viruses
Researchers detail subtle stabilizing effects in cells’ ability to recognize coronaviruses that compromise the immune system. The discovery could lead…
Novel insights on cellular suicide could provide new avenues for cancer therapies
When it comes to complex life — that of the multicellular variety — cell death can be just as important…
Chemists discover the structure of a key coronavirus protein
Chemists have determined the molecular structure of a protein found in the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This protein forms a cation-selective channel…
Exercise classes can reduce loneliness, social isolation in seniors
Seniors who joined group exercise classes experienced decreased loneliness and social isolation, according to a new study conducted before the…